Dublin Bay South — week of Mon, 11 Dec — Watch Them Work

What your Dublin Bay South TDs did this week

Mon, 11 Dec – 17 Dec 2023 · 4 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 113 questions · 12 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages

2023-12-13 · 4 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 49–72

Voted for 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Voted against 1 Jim O'Callaghan

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 51–68

Voted for 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Voted against 1 Jim O'Callaghan

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 48–68

Voted for 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Voted against 1 Jim O'Callaghan

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 101–19

Voted for 3 Chris Andrews · Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 1 Ivana Bacik

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) (No. 2) Bill 2023

2023-12-13 · 1 vote · Sinn Féin PMB

A bill to make emergency provision to defer the termination dates of certain tenancies that fall, or would fall, during the period beginning on the day after the date of the pas…

full description

A bill to make emergency provision to defer the termination dates of certain tenancies that fall, or would fall, during the period beginning on the day after the date of the passing of this Act and ending on 31 March 2024 in order to mitigate the risk that persons whose tenancies would otherwise be terminated during that period would be unable to obtain alternative accommodation; to make such provision on a phased basis to enable tenancies affected to be terminated over a period of time to assist in managing demands on housing services as a result of such deferred termination; and to provide for related matters.

Whether the bill should proceed (Second Stage) · motion failed 51–74

Voted for 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Voted against 2 Eamon Ryan · Jim O'Callaghan

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

2023-12-12 · 1 vote

The week's Dáil business schedule · motion passed 69–49

Voted for 1 Jim O'Callaghan

Voted against 2 Chris Andrews · Ivana Bacik

Did not vote 2 Eoin Hayes · James Geoghegan

Eoin Hayes — Social Democrats 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Ivana Bacik — Labour Party 6 votes · 40 questions · 5 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 40 total

Housing 9 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 673 of 7 November 2023 and No. 97 of 22 November 2023, if he will supply the guidance which has been circulated to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54609/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55049/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how, and to what extent, the Land Development Agency will be funded in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of applications made for the vacant property refurbishment grants in each county in each month since July 2022; the number of drawdowns for the same grant in each county in the same period; and the average value claimed overall in each county. [55322/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his plans to introduce a standalone scheme for persons living in a home built prior to 1991 which has construction defects; and the existing reliefs for such persons. [55326/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of Housing First tenancies that have materialised as targeted under 3.4 of Housing For All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55327/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the expansion of data-sharing arrangements between the Residential Tenancies Board and the Revenue Commissioners under target 2.6 of Housing For All; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55328/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views on the practice of developers not commencing construction after they have received planning permission; and his plans to ensure that approved planning permissions result in the timely construction of homes. [55329/23]
- 2023-12-13 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to address the issues in a case (details supplied). [55598/23]
Transport 4 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if he has examined the prospect of instructing the Dublin Port Company to not submit a planning application for the proposed €450 million expansion of its operations on the Poolbeg Peninsula until the current review of the Government's national ports policy is complete; his views on the adequacy of the site adjacent to the site for proposed development at Poolbeg West for such containers; his views on the potential impact upon Sandymount Beach and the Irish Nature Reserve; his views on the National Ports Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54587/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55056/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has engaged with the Minister for Justice in respect of safety for night-time commuters and transport workers during the Christmas period. [55324/23]
- 2023-12-14 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 28 November 2023, when funding will be committed for the provision of additional drivers in 2024 (details supplied). [55848/23]
Children 4 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 141 of 22 November 2023, if his Department has in place a conflict of interest policy for organisations funded or part funded by his Department; and, if not, if he intends to introduce such a policy. [54680/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his views on the inclusion of a grounds of discrimination based on socioeconomic status being added to the Equality Acts; the timeline for the introduction of such a ground; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54683/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55040/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when it is intended to introduce legislation to ensure that pregnant women with cancer are not required to use their maternity leave entitlement to cover periods during which they are in treatment. [55314/23]
Health 4 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if the HSE owns properties or sites which are vacant or derelict; if so, the number and addresses of such properties; if they are recorded on the vacancy or dereliction registers; and the reason for which they are not in use, in tabular form. [54558/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health if there is a conflict of interest policy for organisations funded or part-funded by his Department in respect of gambling, similar to the HSE's alcohol partnership policy; and, if not, if he will introduce such a policy. [54681/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health his views on the need for an inquiry into the national Covid response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54935/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55048/23]
Environment 3 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55044/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of applications for the national home energy upgrade scheme in each month since February 2022; the number of drawdowns for the scheme in the same period; and the average grant levels claimed overall. [55321/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department collects data on public sector organisations’ emissions, and funding of offset initiatives, in relation to Circular (01/2020) on Procedures for Offsetting the Emissions Associated with Official Air Travel; and, if so, if he will publish such information for each body, in tabular form. [55323/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55045/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the number of renters who have claimed the renter's credit to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55325/23]
Justice 2 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to ‘Daisy’s Law’; and her plans to legislate to provide for children born as a consequence of rape to be recognised as a victim of crime for the purposes of gaining legal standing. [54679/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Justice the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by her Department; her plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55050/23]
Further and Higher Education 2 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 248 of 22 November 2023, his views on a matter (details supplied). [54682/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55047/23]
Taoiseach 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Taoiseach the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; and where no plans are in place, the reasons why. [55054/23]
Foreign 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55046/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55041/23]
Public Expenditure 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55051/23]
Enterprise 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55043/23]
Education 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by her Department; her plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55042/23]
Tourism 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by her Department; her plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55055/23]
Social 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by her Department; her plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55053/23]
Agriculture 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by his Department; his plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55039/23]
Rural 1 question
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of vacant and derelict properties and sites that are owned by her Department; her plans to bring each of these properties and sites into use; where no plans are in place, the reasons why; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55052/23]

New lobbying 5 returns

DHR Consultancy Limited · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Event support for Samaritans Impact Report launch and open day on 4th October 2023.
- Event support for Samaritans Impact Report launch and open day on 4th October 2023.
Samaritans Ireland · 2 returns Health · Justice and Equality
- Samaritans key asks from 2022 Impact Report Launch
- Samaritans second key ask from 2022 Impact Report Launch
Limerick Chamber Local Government
- Outline Recommendations for Amendments to the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023

James Geoghegan — Fine Gael 0 votes · 0 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Quiet week — no questions filed or new lobbying returns.

Jim O'Callaghan — Fianna Fáil 6 votes · 67 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 67 total

Health 34 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an MRI scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54498/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for a CT scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 months and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54499/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for a bone scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54500/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an angiogram in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for than 6 months; 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54501/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number to detail in tabular format the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an electroencephalogram in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for the following waiting periods; less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54502/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number to detail in tabular format the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54503/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an ultrasound scan in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for 6 months; 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54504/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting as of 1 December 2023 or the nearest available date for an electrocardiogram (ECG) in the Children’s Hospital Group, the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group, the Ireland East Hospital Group, the RCSI Hospital Group, the Saolta University Health Care Group, the South/South West Hospital Group and the University of Limerick Hospital Group, for less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54505/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the physiotherapy waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6 , 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available; and if he would indicate also for each category the numbers waiting aged 0-4, 5-17, 18-64 and aged 65 plus, for each LHO area, in tabular form. [54510/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy assessment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular form. [54511/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy initial treatment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular from. [54512/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the speech and language therapy further treatment waiting list and within that the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months; and if he would indicate also for each category the number waiting aged 0-17 years and those aged 18 and above, for each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available, in tabular from. [54513/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a podiatry appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54514/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for an ophthalmology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54515/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for an audiology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54516/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a dietetics appointment in primary care as of 1 December or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54517/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a psychology appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54518/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a counselling appointment in primary care as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54519/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of people in each LHO area waiting for a child and adolescent mental health services appointment as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; and the number waiting less than 6, 6-12, 12-18 and more than 18 months. [54520/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of home support hours currently being provided in each LHO area as of 1 December 2023 or the latest date available; how that compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of people currently on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting less than 6 6-12 12-18 and more than 18 months, in tabular form. [54521/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 1 December 2023, or latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons currently awaiting placement under the scheme; and the length of time waiting for each LHO area, in tabular form. [54522/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54525/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of public patients that have been removed from outpatient lists in 2023 as a result of a validation exercise and not as a result of having an appointment with a consultant for each public and voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [54526/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical cards as of 1 December 2023; the number of general practitioner cards on the same date; and the number for each type of card issued on a discretionary basis on that date. [54527/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of delayed discharges in each at the end of November 2023 for each public/voluntary hospital; and the total number to date in 2023, in tabular form. [54528/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost in each owing to delayed discharges to date in 2023 for each public/voluntary hospital, in tabular form. [54529/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of patients aged 75 years or over that experienced an emergency department wait time more than 24 hours during Q3 2023; the total number to date in 2023; and the hospitals where the wait occurred. [54530/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the number of ambulance attendances at each emergency department nationwide in Q3 2023; the number of such ambulances that waited longer than of 20 minutes to hand over patients, get their trolleys back and return to responding to calls; the number that waited longer than 40, 60, 90 more than 120 and more than 180 minutes for same, in tabular from. [54531/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health for an update on the actions, funding and resources provided by the Government to tackle substance addiction; if he will detail in tabular form, for each local health office area, funding provided for each; the number of residential detox beds available in each; and the number of people on waiting lists for detox beds. [55282/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand mental health services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55290/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand health services for older people since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55291/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand primary care services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55292/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand general practitioner services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55293/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the main initiatives he has taken to develop and expand acute hospital services since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; his plans for 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55294/23]
Justice 11 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of WTE civilian Garda staff, by grade, working in each divisional protective service unit as of 4 December 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54896/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of e-bikes currently in the Garda fleet; if this number will be further increased during 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54897/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of competitions held for sworn gardaí to apply to join divisional roads policing units in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54898/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 868 of 7 November 2023, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities to have this question answered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54899/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of cases dealt with by the Garda computer crime unit in 2022 and to date in 2023; the number of these cases that have been successfully completed in 2022 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54900/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if funding has been sought by the Garda Commissioner for the purchase of water cannons for use by An Garda Síochána during major public order and violent disorder events. [54901/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if the contracts for the provision of new aircraft and helicopters for the Garda air support unit have been signed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54903/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if Coolock Garda station is included in the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2022-2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54904/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the number of applications for Irish citizenship received by INIS in each month from January to November 2023, inclusive; the number therein of those applications in each month where acknowledgement letters have issued to the applicant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54905/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if all Garda stations within DMR have stand-alone computers for Garda members to view CCTV; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54906/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the budget allocation for the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigations in 2022 and 2023; the budget for same in 2024, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54907/23]
Education 4 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to provide reduced class sizes at primary school level since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55298/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to improve the quality of secondary education since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55299/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to tackle educational disadvantage since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55300/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Education the main initiatives she has taken to improve the quality of special needs education since 27 June 2020; the additional funding provided in successive budgets; her plans for 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55301/23]
Children 4 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of children as of 1 December 2023 or latest date available that were awaiting a first assessment from the HSE under the Disability Act 2005, for each LHO area, in tabular form. [54509/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of staff in community neuro-rehabilitation teams in each CHO; the specific medical or healthcare posts in each team in each CHO; and the estimated full-year cost of providing a full neuro-rehabilitation team in each CHO, in tabular form. [54524/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the action taken to support the childcare and early years sector since 27 June 2020. [55284/23]
- 2023-12-13 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures and initiatives he has taken to support disability rights and inclusion since 27 June 2020. [55609/23]
Social 3 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will detail, in tabular form a breakdown on a county-by-county basis of the 150,000 school children that will benefit from the expansion of the Hot School Meals Programme. [55065/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an overview of the key social protection improvements announced since 27 June 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55304/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for proposing to introduce a tiered reform of the disability allowance; what steps are being taken to ensure that this reform is not contrary to the interests of people with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55305/23]
Taoiseach 2 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach for an overview of the Shared Ireland Programme since its establishment in 2020; the key initiatives taken; and his assessment of their impact to date. [54390/23]
- 2023-12-13 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Taoiseach if the Central Statistics Office is correct to report in its Census 2022 analysis that there are 3441 legally defined Electoral Divisions in the State, an increase from the 3440 Electoral Divisions reported in its Census 2016 analysis; if so, the reason for the increase, and where the additional Electoral Division is located. [55698/23]
Finance 2 questions
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance his views on a matter relating to help-to-buy and the Revenue Commissioners (details supplied). [54870/23]
- 2023-12-12 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Finance whether registered charities can be permitted to rent residential units without being subject to vacant home tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55405/23]
Housing 2 questions
- 2023-12-13 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the funding allocated in each case for the successful applications under the €50 million funding scheme targeting the wastewater collection and treatment needs of villages and settlements without access to public wastewater services which he announced on 7 December 2023, by county, in tabular form. [55738/23]
- 2023-12-14 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a report on the implementation of the programme for Government commitments in relation to local government; the other initiatives that have been undertaken with regard to local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56095/23]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2023-12-14 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied). [56143/23]
- 2023-12-14 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied). [56357/23]
Enterprise 2 questions
- 2023-12-14 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the extra supports provided to local enterprise offices since the current Government was formed in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56207/23]
- 2023-12-14 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for an update on the implementation of each of the Regional Enterprise Plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56208/23]
Defence 1 question
- 2023-12-13 Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an overview of the key defence initiatives announced since 27 June 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55611/23]

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Limerick Chamber Local Government
- Outline Recommendations for Amendments to the Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023